Question

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what does the human body use the energy in food for?

□ to provide raw materials to build new cells

□ to power all cellular processes

□ for the body’s activities

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Explanation:

• To provide raw materials to build new cells: Food contains nutrients (like proteins, lipids, carbohydrates) that are broken down and used as raw materials for cell synthesis (e.g., amino acids for new proteins in cells).
• To power all cellular processes: Energy from food (converted to ATP) is used to drive metabolic reactions, transport molecules, and other cellular functions.
• For the body’s activities: Energy is needed for physical activities (movement), as well as internal activities like digestion, circulation, and maintaining body temperature.

Answer:

• to provide raw materials to build new cells
• to power all cellular processes
• for the body’s activities